Self-confessed writing course junkie and former lawyer Sarah Clutton’s central character literally appeared at the door while she was busy writing another book at the end of the world. In this episode, Sarah elaborates on this unusual inspiration and her writing process for her new novel, The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains.
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Links mentioned in this episode
- WIN Chinese Parents Don’t Say I Love You by Candice Chung
- Buy So You Want to be a Writer – the book!
- Facebook group for So You Want to be a Writer
Writer in residence: Sarah Clutton
Sarah Clutton grew up in a boisterous household full of lively conversation and global guests – including, memorably, the Pakistani cricket team. With a background in psychology and law, she worked in the legal and philanthropic sectors before turning to writing in her forties. Her novels blend humour, domestic drama, and suspense, often exploring themes of redemption. In 2018, she was awarded the Dymocks/Fiona McIntosh Commercial Fiction Scholarship. Sarah now lives with her family in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, where she happily enjoys two of the region’s three main attractions.
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